Poolside Outdoor Kitchen Layouts: Where to Put It So Nobody Misses the Party
A poolside outdoor kitchen sounds simple. Put a grill near the water, done. Then you host your first real party and realize the chef is facing a fence with their back to every person they invited. Layout is the whole game. Below are the five placement rules that decide whether your poolside outdoor kitchen becomes […]
5 Reasons to Add an Outdoor Kitchen When You Build a Pool
If you’re already building a pool, right now is the best time to add an outdoor kitchen too. Once construction wraps up, adding one later means more crews, more disruption, and more money out of pocket. This post breaks down exactly why timing matters and what your options look like.
7 Features for a Peaceful Pool & Backyard Ambience
Feng Shui Design for Your Inground Pool—with Photos
—From swimming pool shape to water filtration, tips for harmony and positive energy Are you planning a swimming pool and want to incorporate feng shui design principles into its design?
3 Family Factors that Should Drive Your Swimming Pool Plan
—Questions to determine purposes for your pool to ensure a result that achieves your goals
7 Popular Swimming Pool Features for 2022—with Photos
—Decorative and functional options trending on new gunite pools & spas Most of the design trends you see today in contemporary swimming pools have developed over the last several years, steadily gaining momentum among pool contractors and their customers.
Rock Waterfall Pool Slides: Design Guide + Photos
How rock waterfall pool slides are built, your design options, and what to know before adding one to your pool. If you’re designing a lagoon-style or resort-style pool, a rock waterfall slide is one of the biggest “wow-factor” upgrades you can add. But it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Costs, construction methods, design tradeoffs, […]
5 Ways a Gunite Pool Can Transform Your Property—and Your Life!
—Imagine the benefits a custom inground design can bring Many products claim to change your life, very few even come close. Swimming pools and spas are among those that actually often do.
Swimming Pool Landscaping: 5 Plant Varieties to Consider
Guest Author: Tony Steine When homeowners build a swimming pool, they often add landscaping to complete the project with style and beauty. A common approach is to pick your favorite plant varieties. However, this could be a mistake.
What is a Swim-Up Pool Bar?—and How to Add One to Your Backyard
—Raise the “bar” on outdoor entertaining by bringing the resort experience home The first time people discover the upscale delight of enjoying a cool beverage in a swimming pool swim-up bar is often when they’re vacationing at an exotic hotel. Relaxing on a barstool built under the water with a handy countertop to place your […]